Europe has a long history of searching for and cataloging its indigenous species. But, surprisingly, a number of species still went undiscovered. Now, there's a renewed effort to find the insects and other small creatures previously unknown — before humans unknowingly force them into extinction.

In Europe, home to history's greatest taxonomists, professional scientists and amateurs are scouring the countryside for new species &mdash; and finding them at an astonishing rate. Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA reports.

Europe has a long history of searching for and cataloging its indigenous species. But, surprisingly, a number of species still went undiscovered. Now, there's a renewed effort to find the insects and other small creatures previously unknown — before humans unknowingly force them into extinction.

In Europe, home to history's greatest taxonomists, professional scientists and amateurs are scouring the countryside for new species &mdash; and finding them at an astonishing rate. Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA reports.